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I would love to have a Maine Coon or a Savannah.
11,000 animals, a very small percentage of which are purebred, and of those, very few are kittens, and very few are actually pedigreed, and very few have correct confirmation. And, realistically, if that kitten exists in a rescue situation, it undoubtedly has people lined up who want to adopt it and will most certainly not be euthanized.As though one couldn't find one's desirable breed among 11,000 animals!
That's how I feel, too. My main trepidation in buying a purebred cat would be not being able to get to know the cat before I adopt it. In fact, personality is so important to me that I prefer to live with a cat for a time before committing.
But the reality is, what I really want is a cat to fall in love with, breed is pretty much meaningless to me.
Although I would challenge you to find a...oh, say...Lykoi. Or a few others. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with responsible breeding of pedigreed animals. Bear in mind that responsible breeders don't breed until they have a certain number of reservations for their kittens. Most have more reservations than possible litter sizes, and maintain a waiting list. There are no litters born who do not have families waiting for them. If someone wants a particular breed, and can't find it through a rescue, then they have every right to purchase, and without being made to feel bad about it.I've heard that old saw a million times. As though one couldn't find one's desirable breed among 11,000 animals!
I agree with you 100%. All cats deserve homes- including pedigreed ones. While I am a die hard shelter/rescue cat girl, the point of this question was not whether or not we think getting a cat from a breeder is ethical/correct, etc. It is (for the vast majority of us) a hypothetical question- simply for fun- kind of like if someone asked me if I would date Brad Pitt if he asked now that he's single. Well, there's a better chance that I'll hit the lottery twice in one day than be wooed by Brad but see what I mean? Let's just have fun!
Although I would challenge you to find a...oh, say...Lykoi. Or a few others. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with responsible breeding of pedigreed animals. Bear in mind that responsible breeders don't breed until they have a certain number of reservations for their kittens. Most have more reservations than possible litter sizes, and maintain a waiting list. There are no litters born who do not have families waiting for them. If someone wants a particular breed, and can't find it through a rescue, then they have every right to purchase, and without being made to feel bad about it.
I will continue to adopt for so long as I live, but I will also honor anyone who wants to give ANY cat a loving home...but this is not what this thread it about. It's about what breeds appeal to you, and why. Just wanted to diffuse any hurt feelings a bit, since I can see both sides of things.
Now THERE is a "pedigreed animal" I can really get behind! I'm with you!
I agree with you 100%. All cats deserve homes- including pedigreed ones. While I am a die hard shelter/rescue cat girl, the point of this question was not whether or not we think getting a cat from a breeder is ethical/correct, etc. It is (for the vast majority of us) a hypothetical question- simply for fun- kind of like if someone asked me if I would date Brad Pitt if he asked now that he's single. Well, there's a better chance that I'll hit the lottery twice in one day than be wooed by Brad but see what I mean? Let's just have fun!
Yes, Brad- I'm all yours. Come on by anytime!
I agree with you, Primula. Although there are some responsible breeders but there are so many that are not. Especially dogs. Pedigreed cats are beautiful and I can see why people prefer them but I've had ferals all my life and will continue to give them a home. Pedigreed cats will always find a home and feral cats don't.I've heard that old saw a million times. As though one couldn't find one's desirable breed among 11,000 animals!
Bearing in mind I've only ever owned rescue cats...
1) Because that's the cat they want. If people are going to make a 15 year commitment, there's absolutely nothing wrong with getting the particular cat they want.
2) Because people have an interest in preserving particular cat breeds, for cultural significance, so that unique traits aren't lost, and because they love that breed
3) Because the stigma against buying a cat or dog instead of rescuing one is getting in the way of promoting responsible breeding. I don't want to live in a world where kittens are only being born to people who don't care about their animals.
4) Because it offers competition for the irresponsible people who let their cats breed just for the hell of it without taking due care. In my area, you can sell random-bred kittens for about $50/each, and you better believe there are people out there who are now letting their cat have a few litters because it's making money for them. Rather than convince people that it's wrong to buy cats, I want to convince people that it's wrong to encourage irresponsible breeding by giving money to the wrong people. People get cats because they want them and if the only way to get the cat they want is to give money to an irresponsible person, then you bet your bottom dollar, irresponsible people will rise to meet that demand. I know this varies from region to region, but I recently set out to adopt a new kitten (I wanted a particular colour, pattern, personality, and sex) and I had a genuinely difficult time finding kittens available that weren't accidental/careless breedings where people were charging money, and I absolutely refuse to reward their irresponsibility by paying them. I ended up finding a farm out of town where there was an orphaned litter. If I hadn't been able to find a cat meeting my criteria through a rescue situation, I would have had to buy one, at which point, I would have gone to a responsible breeder of pedigreed cats.
'Nuff said.I agree with you, Primula. Although there are some responsible breeders but there are so many that are not. Especially dogs. Pedigreed cats are beautiful and I can see why people prefer them but I've had ferals all my life and will continue to give them a home. Pedigreed cats will always find a home and feral cats don't.
Can't imagine why anyone's feelings would be hurt. We were simply discussing a valid topic.Just wanted to diffuse any hurt feelings a bit, since I can see both sides of things.
Call it my paranoia, and experience at another site where feelings were, all too often, a bit raw. I'd rather pour oil than wait and wish I had. And so many of the problems arose because you can't hear a tone of voice, or see an expression, and what was meant one way was taken another. I love TCS too much to even consider risking the goodwill in this community. Carry on, soldiers!Can't imagine why anyone's feelings would be hurt. We were simply discussing a valid topic.
In an ideal world maybe (Canada?) but, unfortunately, not where I live.very few are kittens, and very few are actually pedigreed, and very few have correct confirmation. And, realistically, if that kitten exists in a rescue situation, it undoubtedly has people lined up who want to adopt it and will most certainly not be euthanized.
Sorry. Perhaps I shouldn't have said anything. I just wanted to put in my $0.02 on shaming people who buy cats. I think if you're a cat person who just loves cats and aren't drawn to a certain breed, it can be hard to imagine why someone would buy a kitten, and I don't think those people will ever understand, so I'll drop the topic and take off my debater hat.Call it my paranoia, and experience at another site where feelings were, all too often, a bit raw. I'd rather pour oil than wait and wish I had. And so many of the problems arose because you can't hear a tone of voice, or see an expression, and what was meant one way was taken another. I love TCS too much to even consider risking the goodwill in this community. Carry on, soldiers!